Freyr figurine
Type:
Sculptures,
Amulets
Date:
Between the ninth and eleventh centuries
Location or Findspot (Modern-Day Country):
Sweden
Medium:
Bronze
Description:
This bronze figurine of the the Norse god Freyr could be carried as an amulet in a pouch. The god represented fertility and prosperity; the meanings of the spirals incised on his back (tattoos?) are unclear.
Relevant Textbook Chapter(s):
Introduction,
4,
5,
6
Repository and Online Resources:
• For more views, visit the website of the Swedish History Museum.
Image Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
